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Dean straightened his jacket and paced slightly in front of the door tossing the phone from one hand to the other. He paused, brushing his tongue of his teeth. Should he go brush his teeth again?

The loud knock on the door startled him out of the thought and he went over, already seeing the edge of a tuft of black uncontrolled hair poking into his vision of sight.

"Cass," he said when he opened the the door.

Cass was all smiles, and his cheeks were rosy, and Dean couldn't help but feel like he was incredibly lucky.

"I'm so glad you invited me to this," said Cass as he came in.

"Not as excited as I am that you are coming to help."

"Thank you. I'm really glad I could be of help."

"Oh, those people are going to be eating out of your hands Castiel. You are so adorable."

"Mom!"

"What? Oh, stop your blushing Dean, and help me grab some bags from the kitchen."

Dean glanced at Cass with as best apologetic eyes as he could, but Cass was looking past him towards the kitchen.

"I'll help too," said Cass.

"Thank you, dear."

The two boys went over into the kitchen and began to help Mary carry paper bags full of kitchen supplies and packed food.

"This smells so good Mom."

"I would hope so," Mary joked.

They followed her to the car and Cass and Dean waited as Mary loaded her armful into the truck before heading to the front to start the car up. Dean and Cass ducked their heads down and placed their bags side by side.

"I'm really glad you could come," said Dean, glancing at Cass.

"Me too."

Dean saw Cass come closer to him and in surprise he received a quick kiss. Dean's cheeks got hot.

"I like when you blush," laughed Cass.

Dean blushed harder. He tried to stop his heart from pounding, but Cass just was looking at him grinning and Dean realized Cass was messing with him.

"You are awful," said Dean.

"I think I'm awesome," said Cass. He raised his eyebrows in a gesture that Dean knew he must have learned from Gabe.

Oh that right?" Dean asked, taking his hand and messing it into Cass hair, making the dark hair fluff out.

"Boys. Are you ready back there?" asked Mary from the front seat.

"Sorry, yes we are," said Dean.

Cass gave Dean a smug look while he attempted to comb his hair back into semi-controlled waves, and Dean did the "I'm watching you" movement to which Cass chuckled slightly.

They both got into the back seat of the car so that they could sit closer to one another. Dean noticed his mother's eyes sometimes drifting back towards them as they playfully pushed at one another and let out random chuckles and giggles. She let them be, so for that Dean was appreciative.

"What's up with you today?" asked Dean in a whisper.

"I'm just happy," said Cass. He weaved his fingers into Dean's.

Dean looked down at their interlaced hands and said, "I'm glad."

"We're here," said Mary.

Dean and Cass both looked up at the old church that the community meal took place in.

"Wow, I never even knew this place was in town," said Cass.

Mary parked the car and Dean and Cass hopped out and went back to the truck to help with getting the bags.

"It's not really used as a church anymore. Some people meet on Sundays just to pray. It is kept up by volunteers," she explained.

Cass stared at the exterior of the church and walked quickly to the stone steps of the old church. Dean followed in pursuit.

"It's beautiful."

"Its a bit old," said Dean.

They walked inside the building.

"But that's why it's great," Cass continued, "It has a story to tell."

"We have to go downstairs Cass," said Dean.

"Give me a minute," said Cass. He placed the bag down on the ground and walked up the center aisle of the church. The large cross on the far side of the church was old, and looked almost like someone, out of the lack of a real ornamental cross had made one out of leftover wood, but for that very same reason the cross looked more authentic. Cass stared at it for a moment longer before returning to Dean and picking up his bag.

"I like this place," he said to Dean before heading to the downstairs.

Dean smiled and followed behind.

The noise began to grow as they continued down the stairs and Dean heard the rustle of kitchen utensils and the merge of voices that meant busy workers. He was not disappointed when they reached the bottom and they were met with a dozen people bustling around the large room setting up chairs and tables for those who would be seeking a meal later.

"Boys, you can unload over here," came Mary's voice. She appeared behind another larger female who was cutting carrots on the countertop. They walked over to her.

"Catherine, this is my son, Dean, and this is Cass."

"Ah, two young workers for me," said the larger built woman. She had bright red hair tucked into a bun that let small strands loose to curl around her round face. "Well, how would you boys like to get these potatoes peeled for me?" she asked. "You can go outside to the trash and just peel away. My hands can't take it."

"Sounds great," said Dean to which Cass nodded in agreement.

Dean and Cass took the large bags of potatoes and a couple of knives and returned back upstairs. They sat on the stairs of the building and began the endless peeling of the potatoes.

"I'm excited to help serve tonight," said Cass.

"Me too," confirmed Dean. He went on, "There was this guy the last time who is really great at doing magic tricks. He does street performing around the area, but he always shows me something when he comes in for the meal."

"That sounds really neat."

Dean grabbed a new potato.

"So what was up with you earlier?" Dean asked. "You were just so happy."

"Well," Cass paused. "I was going to surprise you, but, I have news for you," he said.

"Good news?" joked Dean.

"Of course, why else would I be so happy?" asked Cass sincerely.

"Alright, shoot. What's the news?"

"I'm shadowing at your school this Friday," said Cass.

Dean looked at him in surprise. "What?"

"I'm shadowing the school. So I can see what it is like."

"You're going to be there? All day?" asked Dean, he had a smile growing on his face.

"Yep."

"Cass! I'm so," Dean thought of Crowley, "that'll be fun," he continued, trying to maintain the same enthusiasm.

Cass wasn't fooled.

"You don't sound convinced," he said slowly.

"Well." Deal peeled at his potato and didn't say anything. "You might want to stay away from me," he finally said in a lower tone.

"Why?" asked Cass confused.

"People don't really like that...we're together there."

"They don't even know me," said Cass.

"It might make it worse for you," said Dean.

"Dean, I can take care of myself."

"I know."

Cass put down his potato and took hold of Dean's hands to make him stop. Dean looked up into the bright blue irises. "I want to be able to hang with you, so just relax okay." Cass smiled. "I mean, why would anyone do anything to me? I don't even go there. Just visiting. Plus, Jo will be there."

Dean couldn't help but believe that what Cass said would be correct. "True," he returned.

Cass was still staring at him.

"Is it still pretty bad?" Cass asked.

"Not really. I mean, Jo is good. There is this guy, his name is Garth. I think he is a little weird, but he is an upperclassman and he seems like he is telling his friends to back off. I don't know. I don't think he is like...us, but I think he is a good guy."

"I'm glad," said Cass, still letting his hand rest on Dean's knee.

"Cass."

"Yes, Dean?"

Dean looked back up and even though his hand was covered in potato he placed his hand on Cass' and they linked once again.

"I'm really glad you're scared of roller coasters."

Cass looked up in surprise and then gave Dean a contented smile. Dean gave him a quick kiss. They sat in silence after that, just peeling the potatoes. Dean scooted in close to Cass and pressed his leg against Cass' and just continued peeling. He felt Cass lean into him in return.

This is another "sectioned" chapter, so there will be more to this community meal storyline. Not sure if you are noticing, but the story is going to get darker for a period, but to balance I'm trying to amp up their comfortable level with one another so we're seeing them come into their relationship in stronger terms. I'm so glad to be back at this, so I'm really glad that you all are still excited to read this story. I'm amazed at how far it has gone, and utterly blessed to you all for reviewing and following this story.

(Also, hope you like how I snuck Garth into there. I'm going to try to get him into the story a bit more. Also I want Bobby back, because seriously he is amazing!)

I love the suggestions! Never fear letting me know what you think, or if you have ideas leave comments or feel free to PM me. Like who would like Zeke to get into this story? I'm not sure how it would work, but I'm thinking about future characters to add in. What character would you like to see most?

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-IAmAPurpleLewis